AGIDOL 2 (2246)
2,2-methylene-bis (4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol)The product is obtained by water-emulsion condensation of formaldehyde with 2-tert-butyl-p-cresol in the presence of acid catalyst. Agidol-2 is a highly-efficient antioxidant used for stabilization of light-colour butadiene, isoprene rubbers, lattices, petroleum products, plastics, fibres as well as polyofins (polystyrene, ABS).
Empirical formula: C23H32O2
Agidol-2 must comply with the following quality parameters:
Parameter
Standard 1st Grade
Standard 2nd Grade
Appearance
powder of white or cream colour
Colour, units of colour, max
20
40
Initial melting point, °C, min
128
126
Mass loss at drying, %, max
0.3
0.5
Ash content, %, max
0.1
0.2
Iron (Fe) content, %, in terms of Fe2O3, max*
0.02
0.02
*Note: Testing is performed upon cutomer’s request.
Packaging:
Product is packed in 4-layer laminated paper bags, then put on wooden pallets and formed into unit loads with PE or “Regent-Stretch” polymer film. Upon agreement with a customer other packaging for Agidol-2, approved in established order, is allowed.
Transportation:
Transported by rail and road in covered transporting means in accordance to the rules of cargo transportation applied to the specific type.
Storage:
Agidol-2 should be stored in covered warehouse at a temperature of 40 °C, max and in a distance not less than 1m from the heating elements. Direct sunlight should be avoided.
Guaranteed Shelf Life:
1 (one) year from the manufacture date.